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Black satin Dochugi damask raincoat

Japanese

Artwork Details

Black satin Dochugi damask raincoat
1950s-1970s
Japanese
black flower pattern silk
49 3/16 in. x 53 1/8 in. ( 125 cm x 135 cm )
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.405

Description

Subject Matter:

Dochugi are much like haori or michiyuki, but are longer and fit more like a kimono, tying at the sides.

Physical Description:

This dochugi raincoat is made from black silk with flower patterns. The oval-shaped neckline is made from two arched lines that come together in a slight point on the right side, and has buttons down the front.

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